Marvin Sonsona
Born
Marvin Doecadez Sonsona

(1990-07-25) July 25, 1990 (age 33)
General Santos, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesMarvelous
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Featherweight
Super bantamweight
Super flyweight
Flyweight
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins22
Wins by KO15
Losses1
Draws1

Marvin Doecadez Sonsona (born July 25, 1990) is a Filipino professional boxer and former WBO super flyweight champion. A relative of his named Eden Sonsona is also a boxer and a former Philippine national bantamweight champion.[1] One of Sonsona's trainers is Nonito Donaire Sr., father and trainer of Nonito Donaire.[2]

Professional career

Sonsona started boxing at seven years of age under the tutelage of his uncle. Before fighting as a professional, he fought 150 times as an amateur.[3]

He won his professional debut on points then knocked out his next ten opponents in short rounds. All his first opponents were unknowns but then he also knocked out former two time WBC world Champion Thai fighter Wandee Singwancha (record 57-10) via second-round KO.

Sonsona climbed up in weight to challenge José López for the WBO super flyweight title on September 5, 2009. He scored a knockdown in the fourth round and fought his way to a unanimous decision victory.[4]

On November 20, 2009, Sonsona vacated his newly won WBO super flyweight title after not being able to make the weight limit for his first title defense. The bout still went on with the WBO title at stake but only his challenger, Alejandro Mutchuneli (22-7-1), had the chance to win. At the end of the bout, the judges had it a split decision. With the result, Sonsona set a record for the Philippine boxer who had the shortest reign as world champion: 2 months and 17 days.[5]

On February 27, 2010, Sonsona jumped two weight divisions, challenging undefeated Wilfredo Vázquez, Jr. for the vacant WBO super-bantamweight title.[6] Vázquez, son of former world champion Wilfredo Vázquez, defeated Sonsona by knockout in the fourth round.[7]

On October 15, 2011 Sonsona finally back in action facing Carlos Jakolmo, Sonsona sent the Mexican boxer to the canvass during the 8th round and He defeated Jakolmo via Unanimous Decision.

Sonsona claimed a 5th round KO victory against Dominican Republic's Carlos “El Burito” Fulgencio in the main event Pinoy Knockout 1 at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines on March 17, 2012. Sonsona has assured himself of a slot in the undercard of Johnriel Casimero's IBF Interim light flyweight title defense against Mexico’s Sammy Gutierrez on May 13, 2012 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.[8]

Professional boxing record

24 fights 22 wins 1 loss
By knockout 15 1
By decision 7 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Win 22-1-1 Philippines Boyce Sultan UD 8 20 Mar 2022 Philippines Misamis Oriental , Philippines
23 Win 21-1-1 Indonesia Arief Blader UD 6 13 May 2018 Philippines SM City North EDSA Skydome , Quezon City, Philippines
22 Win 20-1-1 United States Jonathan Arrellano MD 10 6 Jun 2015 United States StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
21 Win 19-1-1 Puerto Rico Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. SD 10 7 Jun 2014 United States Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, U.S. Won vacant WBC-NABF featherweight title
20 Win 18-1-1 Japan Akifumi Shimoda KO 3 (12), 1:17 22 Feb 2014 Macau Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR Won vacant WBO International featherweight title
19 Win 17-1-1 Philippines Jason Egera RTD 8 (10), 3:00 7 Sep 2013 Philippines Poblacion Balamban Sports Complex, Balamban, Cebu, Philippines
18 Win 16-1-1 Dominican Republic Carlos Fulgencio KO 5 (10), 1:41 17 Mar 2012 Philippines Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
17 Win 15-1-1 Mexico Carlos Joan Gaspar Jacobo UD 10 15 Oct 2011 Philippines Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
16 Loss 14-1-1 Puerto Rico Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. KO 4 (12), 2:01 27 Feb 2010 Puerto Rico Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico For vacant WBO junior featherweight title
15 Draw 14-0-1 Mexico Alejandro Hernandez SD 12 21 Nov 2009 Canada Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada WBO junior flyweight title at stake only for Hernandez after Sonsona missed weight
14 Win 14-0 Puerto Rico José López UD 12 4 Sep 2009 Canada Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada Won WBO junior bantamweight title
13 Win 13-0 Thailand Wandee Singwancha TKO 2 (12), 1:59 28 May 2009 Philippines Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines Won vacant WBO Oriental flyweight title
12 Win 12-0 Philippines Lowie Bantigue TKO 3 (8), 1:22 8 May 2009 Philippines Naga Sports Complex, Naga City, Cebu, Philippines
11 Win 11-0 Thailand Liempetch Sor Veerapol TKO 5 (10), 2:59 31 Jan 2009 Philippines Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight title
10 Win 10-0 Philippines Jason Geda TKO 1 (10), 2:51 13 Dec 2008 Philippines Compostela Sports Complex, Compostela, Cebu, Philippines
9 Win 9-0 Philippines Edwin Picardal KO 5 (8), 2:29 30 Nov 2008 Philippines Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
8 Win 8-0 Philippines Joel Rafols TKO 2 (10), 2:19 4 Oct 2008 Philippines Naga Sports Complex, Naga City, Cebu, Philippines
7 Win 7-0 Philippines John Naimes KO 1 (8), 2:32 14 Sep 2008 Philippines Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
6 Win 6-0 Philippines Emer Barrientos TKO 1 (8), 1:14 26 Aug 2008 Philippines City Amphitheater, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
5 Win 5-0 Philippines Jerome Bontog TKO 5 (6), 1:40 19 Jul 2008 Philippines Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
4 Win 4-0 Philippines Edwin Picardal TKO 4 (6), 1:19 29 Feb 2008 Philippines Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
3 Win 3-0 Philippines Daryl Amoncio TKO 2 (6), 2:54 8 Dec 2007 Philippines Palawan Provincial Gym, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
2 Win 2-0 Philippines Noel Guliman TKO 4 (4), 1:34 29 Sep 2007 Philippines Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
1 Win 1-0 Philippines Richard Donaire UD 4 7 Jul 2007 Philippines Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines

See also

References

  1. ^ Abac Cordero (September 8, 2009). "Sonsona's wish: Good life for family". The Philippine Star. p. 12.
  2. ^ Rick Reeno (September 7, 2009). "Sonsona vs Donaire? The Pinoy Mayweathers?". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2009-09-08.
  3. ^ "MARVELOUS MARVIN SONSONA RETURNS TO ACTION TOMORROW IN 'TRIPLE THRILLA'". PhilBoxing.com. December 12, 2008. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
  4. ^ Ivan 'LatinoPorVida' Montiel (September 4, 2009). "Marvin Sonsona wins world title at 15 years old with unanimous decision win over Jose Lopez!". FightFan.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
  5. ^ Rene Bonsubre (November 22, 2009). "SONSONA LOSES TITLE TO THE SCALES, FIGHT ENDS IN SPLIT DRAW". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 2009-11-22.
  6. ^ Dennis Gasgonia (February 19, 2010). "Sonsona vows to be ready vs Vasquez Jr". ABS-CBNNews.com. Retrieved February 27, 2010.
  7. ^ "Mayol keeps title, Sonsona falls". abs-cbnNEWS.com. February 28, 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-28.
  8. ^ "Sports". sunstar.com.ph.

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Awards and achievements Preceded byJosé López WBO Super Flyweight Champion September 4, 2009 – November 20, 2009 Stripped VacantTitle next held byJorge Arce
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